Ancestry Library Edition
Are you related to a famous historical figure? Does royal blood run in your family? Research your family tree at the library!
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Giving Tuesday
In honor of Giving Tuesday this week, check out some of the ways you can give back to your library and community. Read more
December ‘Connections’ Newsletter
Read the December “Connections” newsletter here.
Janet Shipp retired from her job in Covington almost a year ago and immediately jumped in to her lifelong love of libraries as a volulnteer at the Newport branch. Read all about Janet in this month’s “Connections” newsletter. Also in the December issue:
- NKU professor Jonathan Cullick joins the library’s Board of Trustees.
- Dr. Tonya Krouse of the NKU English Department discusses Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “Between the World and Me” in the final session of The 2019 Danny Miller Memorial “Let’s Talk About It” Lecture Series concludes at Cold Spring.
- Let your young ones enjoy the spirit of the season at Jingle Babies at Carrico/Fort Thomas.
- Check out the music, snacks and fun at Holiday Open House at Cold Spring and Carrico/Fort Thomas on Saturday, Dec. 7, and at Newport and Alexandria on Saturday, Dec. 14.
- Ring in 2020 early, family style, on Saturday, Dec. 28 at Cold Spring and Newport.
Read about all that and more in the December issue of “Connections”.
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21 Pop Culture Cookbooks
Cooking is more fun when the recipes are inspired by your favorite books, music, movies and TV shows! Read more
November “Connections” Newsletter
Read the November “Connections” newsletter here.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the November “Connections” newsletter pays special tribute to the spirit of giving. Read more
GED: Start at the Library, Study at Home
Start working on your GED by visiting our Alexandria or Cold Spring branches. Read more
eBooks For All
Changes to how all libraries purchase digital items from major publishers will hinder our ability to provide new eBook bestsellers. Learn why and what you can do to help.
October ‘Connections’ Newsletter
See the October 2019 “Connections” newsletter here.
In the October issue of our “Connections” newsletter, read all about two important exhibitions starting this month: Her Story Must Be Told: Women’s Voices from the Holocaust, Oct. 1-31 at Carrico/Fort Thomas; and Telling a People’s Story, Oct. 16-Dec. 3 at Newport. Also in the October newsletter:
- The library’s Annual Report to the Community gives a mid-point update to our Five-Year Strategic Plan.
- Go Camping with the Library at A.J. Jolly Park.
- The Cincinnati Museum Center presents “Bats” at Cold Spring.
- “Lilac Girls” author Martha Hall Kelly is coming to Carrico/Fort Thomas as part of our Signature Series.
- Dance your way to fitness with Geek Your Health: “Stranger Things” ’80s Dance Fitness at Newport.
- At Alexandria, kids can enjoy Pumpkin Painting, Friday, Oct. 25 (Grades 1-5) and Saturday, Oct. 26 (12 & under).
- Enjoy a special Story Time in the Park, 11 am Friday, Oct. 11 at Tower Park Amphitheater.
- Read all this and more in the October “Connections.”
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Halloween Costume-Friendly Programs
Get as many uses out of that Halloween costume as you can by attending these costume-friendly programs! Read more
Her Story Must Be Told
Visit our Carrico/Fort Thomas and Alexandria branches this October for Her Story Must Be Told, a travelling exhibit that presents the stories of 15 women who survived the Holocaust. Read more